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FT08 HNY

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,640 miles

Front Inner brake pads close to wear indicator

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,313 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,191 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,229 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FT08 HNY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT08 HNY registered?

FT08 HNY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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